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A Modern Hero

1934-04-21 Drama 1hr 11m

A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.

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A Modern Hero

Storyline

A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.

Released

1934-04-21
Revenue

n/a
Budget

n/a
Runtime

1hr 11m
Genre

Drama, Romance
Status

Released
Language

English
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Production

Warner Bros. Pictures

Crew

G.W. Pabst

Director

Gene Markey

Screenplay

Keywords:

circus ambition pre-code circus performer

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Cast

Richard Barthelmess

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Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader

Jean Muir

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Joanna Ryan Croy

Marjorie Rambeau

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Mme. Azais

Verree Teasdale

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Lady Claire Benston

Florence Eldridge

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Leah Ernst

Dorothy Burgess

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Hazel Flint Radier

Hobart Cavanaugh

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Henry Mueller

William Janney

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Young Pierre Croy

Arthur Hohl

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Homer Flint

Theodore Newton

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Elmer Croy

Maidel Turner

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Aunt Clara Weingartner

Mickey Rentschler

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Judith Vosselli

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Mrs. Eggelson

Louise Beavers

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Madame Sul-Te-Wan

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